Important Takeaways:
- A life-threatening situation unfolded across portions of West Virginia on Thursday morning as powerful thunderstorms moved across the region
- The National Weather Service office in Charleston said between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across portions of the region, and emergency officials are reporting numerous high-water rescues in Huntington
- Flash flooding has washed out numerous roads and bridges, and high-water rescues have been reported.
- Residents in Huntington, West Virginia, area told to shelter in place or seek higher ground immediately.
- Flash flooding has been ongoing all morning, and forecasters have warned that additional flooding is likely in Huntington, Chesapeake, Barboursville and Pea Ridge.
- Tornado Watch issued for portions of Kentucky as severe weather threatens Kentucky and West Virginia.
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